The Writers' Symposium

The Writers' Symposium is made up of 20+ professional writers and editors. We come together, usually at the Gen Con Game Fair, to run seminars and give critiques of writing samples. Our mission is to "Help Writers Write." Read this blog for tips on improving your writing and getting published. I (Paul Genesse) used to send out an ezine, nine issues were produced, but it is on hiatus for now. You can still sign up for the Writers' Symposium Ezine by sending an email to WritersSymposium@PaulGenesse.comin case it comes back in the future, but for now, please read the blog.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

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The Secret Empire: Book Three of the Iron Dragon Series

The only outsiders who know the truth are dead.

To reach the secret lair of the dragon king, the last of an order or dragon hunters must cross a brutal desert defended by savage nomads and angry ghosts, uncover the hidden truth of the desert people, then on the eve of their final battle, survive a betrayal that will tear their group apart.

Today is the official “Book Blast” day for my third novel, The Secret Empire. After a two year and three month wait, the third book in the Iron Dragon series out!

You can find all three books in the series on Amazon.com as eBooks and trade paperbacks right now, or you can get them from my CreateSpace eStore, links below, which is part of Amazon.com.

Book one, The Golden Cord is available for only $2.99 on the Kindle, or FREE if you have a membership in Kindle Prime. The trade paperback is only $14.99. Book two and three are only $4.99 as eBooks.

Today, please help me get the word out, by forwarding this with a personal note, posting something on Facebook, blogging, tweeting, and telling your friends about this series. Word of mouth is the key, and is by far the most powerful thing you can do to help. Let your fantasy reader friends know the books are out.

As a favor to me, even if you’re not into these kind of books, please go to Amazon.com and click the orange colored “Like” (thumbs up button) beside any or all of the Iron Dragon book titles, and put them on your wish list. It’ll cue Amazon to promote the book. Just click on the links below.

I really need your help telling readers about my series and will appreciate anything you can do to help, and would love your support.

Here’s what the critics have said about the series:

“This is a story that’s worth your time. It’s almost like going back to that first fantasy novel that totally captivated you and you read it over and over again. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.”

—Russell Davis, author, editor, and President of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America about The Golden Cord.

“Genesse stresses the necessity of trust between races and cultures and the perils of bias and dissention, and he keeps the plot moving quickly . . . ”

—Publishers Weekly

“With vivid world-building, Paul Genesse sets his characters on paths that wind and twist through the world as they try to reach their almost impossible goal—the death of the Dragon King. The characters are driven, each for their own reasons, united by their desire for honor, and vengeance for their kin. In the midst of a fantasy, Paul weaves in realistic themes of family and honor, prejudice and hate, love and redemption.”

Thank you for reading this message, and please visit my blog where you’ll find a lot more information about book three, read the details of the publishing saga I’ve been through, and can read or download samples of the books on my website.

If you buy the books on CreateSpace—my personal affiliated Amazon.com storefront page, I get double the royalties. Do whatever is easiest for you, and thank you in advance for your support.

Or go to the regular Amazon.com store site by clicking on the links below my signature file. I’ve also got some signings coming up in Utah, Feb. 10 at Utah Valley University from 8-10 PM Feb. 10 (Friday night), Eborn Books at the South Town Mall from 11-1 PM on Saturday Feb. 18, and Feb. 18 at the Valley Fair Mall at Eborn Books from 2-4 PM. Free 11x17 posters to anyone who comes.

I’m also available to do free school visits, book club visits, or teach writing workshops.